Marshall Lee's POV
I sat on a stool backstage at Gumball's castle, mindlessly strumming my guitar and thinking about Fionna. From the first time I saw her, back when I stole her and her cat's house, I knew I liked her. She was adventurous, funny, and more. Now, six months later, I decided I was going to tell her how I felt. Tonight was the Candy Kingdom bicentennial and after much begging, she had finally gotten me to agree to play at the ball.
I stood up and peeked through the curtain. Everyone in Aaa must have been in the main ballroom and yet I still managed to spot Fionna in the middle of the room. She wore a green dress that was trimmed with black lace and black flats to match. Of course, she had on her usual bunny hat. "Oh glob," I thought as I stared at her. "She's so cute."
She was talking to Gumbutt, of course. It was no secret that she had a crush on him for 2 years. The thought of him made me seethe with jealousy. How could Fionna fall for a guy like him? He was Mr. Goody Two-Shoes. He was never late, always polite, never even thought to pull a prank. Basically, the exact opposite of me. Not to mention he wore nothing but PINK! "What's he got that I don't," I mumbled.
"Master Marshall?" Peppermint Maid called. "Are you ready? You're due to go on in 2 minutes." I quickly spun around, my face pink with embarrassment. "Yeah, sure." I replied.
"Wonderful," she replied cheerfully (Why are Candy People always so happy? If I was considered food to half of Aaa, I wouldn't be dancing around smiling all the time). "Break a leg."
"Thanks," I mumbled and I floated over to join my band on stage. "You guys ready?"
They nodded and I heard Gumball announce us. "Now, for your entertainment, Marshall Lee the Vampire King and his band will perform!" The curtain opened and the guest started to applaud. My eyes fell on Fionna, who stood in the middle of the crowd clapping and smiling. "Here we go," I thought and started to play the first note of the song.
My head is stuck in the clouds
She begs me to come down
Says, "Boy, quit foolin' around"
I told her, "I love the view from up here
Warm sun and wind in my ear
We'll watch the world from above
As it turns to the rhythm of love"
It was a softer song then what I was used to playing, but I chose it with Fionna in mind. The song reminded me of our time together and every time I heard it, I wanted to sing it to her and tell her what she meant to me. And plus Gumbutt said absolutely no punk rock at his party. What a loser.
We may only have tonight
But till the morning sun, you're mine
All mine
Play the music low
And sway to the rhythm of love
It was strange how much I could relate to this song, almost as if it had been written for me. I stared at Fionna and was thrilled to see her return my gaze with a smile. "Tonight," I decided as I played. "Tonight I'll tell you how I feel."
Fionna's POV
My heart beats like a drum
A guitar string to the strum
A beautiful song to be sung
She's got blue eyes deep like the sea
That roll back when she's laughing at me
She rises up like the tide
The moment her lips meet mine
I loved to hear Marshall sing. He was completely different than when he was just hanging out. His voice became almost angelic and his eyes showed nothing but bliss, where they were usually filled with mischief. I was shocked to hear him play such a soft song. Marshall Lee loved punk rock and heavy metal and never missed the opportunity to show it. However, this was one of my favorite songs and I couldn't help but be happy that he decided to play it. I looked up and met Marshall's eyes. He smiled and continued to play.
We may only have tonight When the moon is low
But till the morning sun, you're mine
All mine
Play the music low
And sway to the rhythm of love
We can dance in slow motion
And all your tears will subside
All your tears will dry
Marshall Lee's POV
And long after I've gone
You'll still be humming along
And I will keep you in my mind
The way you make love so fine
We may only have tonight
But till the morning sun, you're mine
All mine
Play the music low
And sway to the rhythm of love
Play the music low
And sway to the rhythm of love
Yeah, sway to the rhythm of love
As we finished the song, the crowd roared with applause. Fionna had managed to push her way to the front and was cheering louder than anyone. I waved as the curtain fell. "That was great, guys!" Gumball exclaimed as her ran over. He looked over at me. "Thanks for playing Marshall. At first I was afraid to have you guys play. I assumed that you were going to play some of that head- banging trash you usually do, but Fionna insisted and you know how she can be. Gladly you surpassed my expectations though."
I forced a smile on my face, but inside I was fuming. He talked as if he spent every waking minute with Fionna, which he might have for all I know. Plus, he had totally insulted my music! "Thanks, man," I replied with a voice that I tried to make sound thankful but instead came out as a growl.
Gumball appeared flustered but tried to brush it off. "Well…umm...yes….well….please go enjoy the rest of the party."
"I think I will," I said. I turned to the band. "See you guys later."I turned to Gumball. "See you later Gummy." I floated off stage and joined the crowd, leaving Gumball there trying to hold back his obvious anger. He hated when I called him that. After a few minutes, I managed to find Fionna. She was talking to Cinnamon Buns but as soon as she saw me she ran over.
"That was incredible," she gushed. "I told Gumball you'd do awesome. At first he didn't want you to perform tonight. He thought some rock music would ruin the party or something. Sometimes he can be such a stick in the mud."
I smiled hearing her say that. "Thanks. Hey Fi, can I talk to you."
"Sure Marshy." She smiled. I loved it when she called me that. It made me know she liked me and I wasn't just another citizen of Aaa she had to protect. Not that I needed it.
I picked her up and flew her up on the roof of the castle. The view here was beautiful. The courtyard of the castle was filled with happy Candy People, dancing to music. Beyond the castle walls, the Kingdom was lit up with the soft light of streetlamps and even further than that, the dark grasslands stretched across the horizon.
"So what did you want to talk to me about Marshall," Fionna asked, snapping me back to reality.
I faltered for a second. I hadn't really thought this through. What was I going to say? "Umm…..Did you really like my song?"I stuttered. I know, Lame. But I really couldn't think of anything better.
She looked at me strangely. "Of course, Marshy. I already told you that."
I looked into her beautiful blue eyes and decided to just wing it. "Well…I sang it for you."
She suddenly leaped up in shock and fell off the roof. She would have plummeted to her death had I not quickly flew down and caught her. "You okay?" I giggled.
"Yeah," she laughed as we flew through the air. She suddenly became serious and looked up at me. "Did you really mean what you said back there? About singing that song for me?
I blushed. "Yeah, I did." I floated down and landed in the middle of a field. "Fionna…..I like you. I have ever since I met you and I'm tired of hiding it. I don't care what you say; I just want you to know how I feel.
I was expecting shock, confusion, even (though I hope she wouldn't do that above everything else) rejection. I can honestly say I was shocked when she pulled me down to her level and kissed me.